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AILOS Robotics named finalist for euRobotics Tech Transfer Award 2026

Thursday 02/04/2026

VUB spin-off AILOS Robotics was recently named finalist for the prestigious euRobotics Technology Transfer Award 2026 at the European Robotics Forum in Stavanger. Congratulations to Lucas Secades, Pablo Lopez Garcia, and Bram Vanderborght for showcasing how VUB research can transition from lab to factory, empowering safer human‑centric robotics.

Bikon turns complex regulatory knowledge into trustworthy answers

Monday 30/03/2026

Bikon is a spin-off from Ghent University (UGent) and Vrije University Brussels (VUB). They turn complex regulatory knowledge into correct, verifiable and trustworthy answers.

Looking back at the TechTransfer Talk on Chairs & Sponsorships

Thursday 26/03/2026

VUB TechTransfer and Foundation hosted a TechTransfer Talk, introducing researchers to collaboration models that serve as catalysts for sustainable funding and expanded professional networks.

VUB and Amab join forces for future-oriented customised work

Thursday 26/03/2026

Amab officially opens a new building in Beersel. This new site also serves as the starting point for a strategic partnership with VUB, in which both organisations will collaborate to build the customised work of the future.

Sentometrics & Trends Business Information win Credit Management Innovation Award

Friday 13/03/2026

At the 2026 edition of Credit Expo Belgium, Trends Business Information and VUB-UGent spin-off Sentometrics were named winners of the 7th IvKM Credit Management Innovation Award.

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etherna advances skin cancer therapy to clinical testing with Almirall

Thursday 12/03/2026

VUB spin-off etherna and Almirall hit a milestone: Almirall nominated LAD116 as a preclinical candidate for skin cancer, using etherna’s mRNA/LNP platform to spark immune responses.

ohan Hanssens (WEWIS), Prof. Pascal Vanlaer (ULB), Prof. Tytgat (VUB), Rita Hauchecorne (WEWIS)

Building the future of CERN on the VUB campus

Thursday 05/03/2026

The IIHE is building 1,600 high-tech silicon modules for CERN’s CMS upgrade. A recent visit by WEWIS to the VUB campus highlights this Belgian collaboration pushing the limits of particle physics.

iHealthyPath receives grant to enhance pulmonary embolism management

Monday 16/02/2026

The iHealthyPath project from the VUB Electronics and Informatics (ETRO) department has received a Proof of Concept (PoC) grant from Innoviris.

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VUB and UZ Brussel spin-off Presscuff raises €781,000 and launches new clinical trial

Monday 16/02/2026

Presscuff develops a new type of endotracheal tube for patients requiring long-term mechanical ventilation. The raised money allows to further validate this medical technology clinically and move into the next phase of growth.

Collibra recognised as one of seven "unicorns" putting Belgium on the global tech map

Thursday 05/02/2026

VUB spin-off Collibra was recently featured in De Morgen as one of the seven "unicorns" putting Belgium on the global tech map.

ERIS steps into the spotlight with top-scoring Horizon Europe project

Thursday 29/01/2026

The ERIS team has obtained a top-ranking score and a total EU budget of € 2.368.800 for the new postdoctoral programme InterACT.

VUB launches InterACT: International postdoctoral fellowships that build bridges between science and policy

Thursday 29/01/2026

InterACT is a postdoctoral fellowship programme designed to equip researchers in translating scientific excellence into meaningful societal and policy-relevant impact.

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